The Executive Governor,
Plateau State,
His Excellency Rt. Hon, Barr. Simon Bako Lalong,
(APC Leader Plateau State)

Through:

The Divisional Police Officer,
Pankshin Division.

Sir,
LETTER OF COMPLAINT ON THE FRAUDULENT CONDUCT OF APC – CHAIRMANSHIP PRIMARIES IN PANKSHIN LOCAL GOVERNMENT
You can recall that the Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission (PLASIEC) rolled out time table for the conduct of Local Government elections in Plateau State and directed all political parties to conduct primary elections and submit names of chairmanship and councillorship candidates within the time so stipulated in the guidelines.
The APC first scheduled the primary elections for chairmanship and councillorship candidates on the 23rd of June, 2021 but later reschedule the elections to the 24th of June, 2021.
Our candidate Mr. Rotshak Gideon Yokdan bought the nomination form from the APC party secretariat with a few other contestants interested in contesting for the chairmanship of Pankshin Local Government Area. We and our Aspirant campaigned and conducted rallies across the 20 electoral wards in Pankshin Local Government Area and also make contact with various interest groups, community development associations, women groups, youth groups, religions group’s etc. Our effort’s and the personality of our candidate (Mr. Rotshak Gideon Yokdan) make’s us extremely popular in all the 20 electoral wards in Pankshin Local Government Area. But we are all surprise on the day of elections by the unruly conduct of electoral officers sent to conduct elections in Pankshin L.G.A
Sir, we wish to draw your attention to the following irregularities perpetuated in Pankshin by the electoral officer’s, which we see as an act of injustice to the peace loving people of Pankshin L.G.A.

1. Electoral materials for some electoral wards in Pankshin such as Longbam, Wuchunbe, Wokkos, Wuseli, Mukang/Nyelleng, Chip central Belning, where not distributed and those who collected the materials, were nowhere to be found.
2. The head of the electoral team in Pankshin Mr. Idi Bamaiyi, also confirm this at Longbam ward, when he went to supervise the election, and he told the crowd at Longbam that the electoral officer for Longbam ward one Mr. Ezekiel Dama is the one with the electoral materials and is nowhere to be found, as he is not on ground at the venue of the election.
3. In Jiblik ward, there was crisis and no election was conducted. The person in charge of the election, in the ward, ran away with the electoral materials and is nowhere to be found, the party chairman in the ward and other stakeholders have to write a petition to the local government about the fraudulent behavior of the officer.
4. In the electoral ward of our candidate (Wuchembe ward) electoral materials were not even brought to the venue of elections.
5. In Belning, Chip central, Tal A. Tal B, Kangshu, Kadung, Mukang, Nyalleng, Wuseli, fier and Wuchambe electorates waited for the electoral officers but to no avail.
6. In Pankshin central ward and Kasgong ward, which are among the strong hold of our candidate, election started but when the discovered that our candidate Mr. Rotshak Gideon Yokden was leading, they destabilized the electoral process and abandoned the elections just for us to hear that they have allocated scores to the candidates which is a contravention of the electoral act and the guidelines released.
7. In the wards where elections where conducted, electoral officers were not on ground to collate election results. We don’t know if the electoral officers at the local government level abandoned their duty post and disappear, as our agents did not meet any of them at the collation centre.
8. Our agents at the ward level and those at the local government collation centre waited for election results but all the electoral officers disappeared and our agents did not even know where the results of the elections where collated.
9. Prior to the conduct of the primaries, there was rumor going that the father in law to the Governor had scheme to install his relation as the Council Chairman against the wishes of the populace, we were also reliably informed that the said aspirant is about to be announce despite the failed primaries. It is in this premise that we appeal to the Governor and the party to act fast to ensure such is not done to clear people doubt on believing the above allegations.
   In view of the above issues, we wish to state.
   a. That you use your good office as the Executive Governor of Plateau State to correct the abnormalities in the fraudulent elections conducted in Pankshin Local Government Area.
   b. That our stolen mandate should be returned to us and our candidate in the spirit of fairness and justice to all.
   c. That for the APC in Pankshin LGA to wax stronger, something should be done about the elections in Pankshin LGA.
   d. That we have calmed our people and supporters to remain peaceful but in the event where fairness is thrown to the winds, we cannot guarantee to keep the aggrieved electorates under control.
   e. In the ward’s where electoral materials where not brought to the electoral wards for election to be conducted, we advise that you use your good office as the Executive Governor of Plateau State and the leader of the APC on the Plateau to order the rerun of the elections in Pankshin L.G.A.

Yours faithfully,

Hon. Tangsan Paksohot __
Longji Ephraim ___
Pandang Rumji ___

Cc:
DSS Pankshin
Chairman Pankshin LGA
APC Chairman Pankshin LGA
Civil Defense Pankshin LGA
APC Plateau State

NDE DAVID VICTOR DIMKA fsi VISITS GENERAL IBRAHIM BADAMASI BABANGIDA

In continuation of his contacts and consultations the Captain of the DVD Movement Comptroller Victor David Dimka fsi Rtd was at the Hill Top Minna today, the country home of Nigeria’s former Head of State General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida.The former Leader warmly received the entourage.
General Babangida upon knowing the aspiration of former Comptroller of Customs Victor David Dimka fsi, expressed happiness that Plateau State was lucky to have a high caliber son who has demonstrated capacity and character when he served the Nigeria Custom Service meritoriously and has accepted to offer himself to serve after retirement. He said that Victor’s security background is invaluable at this critical moment in the history of Nigeria. “Nigeria is at a point where leaders with security expertise, open mindedness and a vision for development and justice are needed.” He noted that Victor’s family name is well known all over Nigeria hence he must live up to the high ideals they are known for.
In his remarks Comptroller Victor David Dimka fsi (rtd) expressed profound joy at the epoch making visit which provided an opportunity of meeting General Babangida who has remained a reference point in leadership in Nigeria. “General Babangida has left a legacy of decisive leadership which we do well to emulate. Consequently we shall return to this fountain of knowledge and wisdom frequently.” He added.
General Babangida in conclusion gave his encouragement and blessings for the aspiration, praying that God Almighty will crown the movement with success.

DVD Media Team

Lt Col. SAMUEL GULONG FWANGJE (SGF) RETIRED MARKS BIRTHDAY AMIDST HEARTY CHEERS AND LOVES.

Life is good when it Chronicles is branded well by the activities of its beholder. Oftentimes, we celebrate life not because we just saw another year but because in reflection of the past, we feel peaced with the fact that, we had impacted in so many valuable realms of life that get us pleased with our memories even in our short comings.

Streams of dimples have been jolted on the face of the retired Lt Col.SGF. as a result of the satisfaction he derives from;
– Being a husband to the widdows and father to the orphans
– Being one of the effective philanthropists
– Being a mentor to the youths
– Being a refuge to the many whose situations turned stable under God through the retired, lt col.
– Being ‘ a man of the people always as at no time would you have come around him and go without being humanly impacted.

Of course, this is a life of a father well spent and still in move goodly.

We pray God’s grace continues to flourish in the life of a father and a mentor to the time that, he will be most celebrated as a true legend to humans and the earth.

Happy birthday distinguished senator to come 2023 insha Allah!

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Nde VICTOR DAVID DIMKA fsi FELICITATES WITH HON.FEMI GBAJABIAMILA @59

The leader of the DVD Movement Nde Victor David Dimka fsi join millions of Nigerians to rejoice and celebrate with the Honourable Speaker of the House of Representatives Hon.Femi Gbajabiamila as he clocks 59 today.

Nde Victor David Dimka fsi describes the Speaker as an icon and a democrat to the core who has continue to shape our democracy,standing firm to protect our democracy and a nationalist who has shown that the country comes first as he pilots the affairs of the green chambers.

The 9th House of Representatives is witnessing a robust leadership with Hon.Femi Gbajabiamila piloting the affairs of the green chambers urging him to continue in these good part.

Nde Victor David Dimka fsi wishes him God’s protection,long life and prosperity with God’s favor in all his endeavors .

DVD MEDIA TEAM

GOVERNOR LALONG FELICITATES WITH SPEAKER FEMI GBAJABIAMILA AT 59

Plateau State Governor and Chairman of the Northern States Governor’s Forum, Simon Bako Lalong has congratulated the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila on his 59th birthday.

Governor Lalong described the Speaker as a patriotic and dispassionate Nigerian who believes in the unity, peace and progress of the nation.

Lalong said Gbajabiamila has demonstrated that he is a true democrat who believes in the rule of law, freedom of expression, human rights, independence of all arms of Government and their synergy in service delivery.

Governor Lalong said the Speaker has contributed immensely to the growth of democracy and in particular that of the legislature having been actively involved in the politics over a long period of time.

While wishing him many more years of peace, God’s protection and guidance, Lalong urged the Speaker to continue to give the 9th House of Representatives the desired leadership that will enable it enact appropriate laws for the good governance of the nation and conduct of oversight functions.

Dr. Makut Simon Macham
Director of Press & Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State.
25th June 2021

By Golok Nanmwa ,Jos 

Following the successful conduct of the All Progressive Congress APC primary elections the party on Friday set up an appeal panel and called on its members to remain calm .

A statement signed by Mallam Bashir Musa Sati ,Secretary caretaker  committee  of the APC in Plateau made available to newsmen in Jos reads that the attention of the APC has been drawn to an unauthorized circulation of fake list of purported winners of the elections on social media .

Members of the party should disregard the message and avoid making statements that will promote the agenda of mischief makers .

This clarification has become necessary in order to ensure that no member of the APC is mislead .

He added that the APC management will use the appropriate channels of communication to announce the results of the party primaries in due course .

Sati added that party faithful are advised to channel all complaints and grievances to the appeal panel at the state party secretariat .

KANAM APC PRIMARIES; SUSPECTED ARMED THUGS ARRESTED, THREE SHARON VEHICLES INTERCEPTED BY SECURITY OPERATIVES.

The security agencies in kanam LGA has on Wednesday 23rd June 2021 nabbed 31 suspected armed thugs along Amper-jos road opposite Sunnah Clinic Dengi Kanam LGA.

The suspects were arrested by joined security operatives of the Nigeria police, the military, NSCDC, DSS and the local Vigilantes in the area.

The arrest was made following an intelligent tips from the men of the national Union of road transport workers (NURTW) in the locality.

The suspects who upon preliminary investigations, confessed to have brought in four Sharon vehicles from Bauchi State on a contract to disrupt the smooth conduct of the APC primary election in the locality.

The securities intercepted THREE of the Sharon vehicles that conveyed the suspects and one of the Sharon vehicle was damaged along Gumshar-Jos road while escaping in the bush paths alongside seven other fleeing suspects.

The suspects who are between the ages of 20-30 years of age further confessed to have been invited by a lawmaker on a mission to cause unnecessary tension and chaos in the area.

Reacting to the unfortunate situation, the council chairman Hon Wokdung Adamu Abbas calls for absolute calmness and commends the proactivenss of the security agencies in the area. Government will continue to support the security operatives in curbing all forms of insecurity in the locality, Hon Wokdung said.

The council chairman also directed the security agencies to transfer the suspects to the state-CID for further investigations.

Bashir Auta.
Senior special assistant to the executive chairman
(Media and publicity)
Kanam LGA.
25th June, 2021.

GENERAL YAKUBU GOWON CALLS FOR PEACEFUL COEXISTENCE IN PLATEAU STATE AND NIGERIA.

Former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (rtd) has called for peace and unity among the people of Plateau State and Nigeria at large. He said, no nation or State can make progress without peace and unity.

General Gowon said this when he received in audience former Comptroller of Customs, Nde Victor David Dimka, who was in his Abuja residence today to draw inspiration from the wellspring of wisdom of the former Head of State. He expressed happiness that after a distinguished service in the Nigeria Customs Service, he has offered himself to serve the people of Plateau State. He recollected how prayers enabled him to overcome all challenges and emphasized total dependence on Divine Providence.

The former Head of Sate expressed hope that Plateau State known for peaceful coexistence will soon return to its past glory and called on the good people of the State to see themselves as one and indivisible entity. He stressed the importance of inclusive leadership and the respect of the dignity of all.

” Plateau State is the melting pot of Nigeria which has attracted so many across the country, and should remain the home for all.” he said.

On his part, the former Comptroller of Customs, Nde Victor David Dimka fsi recollected the golden era when the elder Stateman was the Head of State of Nigeria, and J D Gomwalk of blessed memory was the Governor of Benue Plateau State. “Nigeria and the good people of Plateau State will remain indebted to you for the role you played in keeping this country united. Even in retirement, you have remained the rallying point, using the Nigeria Prays programme to unite us the more.”

“We are beneficiaries of your good name, and we will continue to emulate your exemplary leadership qualities.” he added.
General Gowon climaxed the familial interaction with prayer for the aspiration, calling for inspiration and guidance from God Almighty.

DVD Media Team

GOVERNOR LALONG CHARGES NEW BISHOP OF LAFIA ON PRAYER FOR NIGERIA

Governor Simon Bako Lalong and his Nasarawa State Counterpart Abdullahi Sule were among thousands of guests that joined the Catholic faithful for the ordination of Most Revd. David Ajang as Bishop of Lafia Diocese.

Governor Lalong who was accompanied by his wife Regina and a high powered delegation from Plateau State comprising of the Speaker of the House of Assembly Abok Nuhu Ayuba, some members of the State Executive Council, Traditional Rulers led by the Gbom Gwom Jos Da Jacob Gyang Buba, and prominent elders said Plateau State was highly delighted by the appointment of Most Revd. David Ajang as a Bishop.

Lalong said “Having worked closely with him as the Chaplain of the Government House Chapel in Jos for the past six years, I can testify about his deep passion for the salvation of the souls of men. Indeed, he has endeared himself to our hearts through his kindness, love for God and humanity. Bishop David Ajang is a man who undertakes his spiritual calling with utmost humility and the fear of God”.

He charged the Bishop never to cease praying for the country saying “My Lord Bishop, please continue to uphold Plateau and Nasarawa States as well as the entire nation in prayers for peace, security and prosperity of the land. You contributed a lot to the restoration of substantial peace and security in Plateau State by prayers and godly counsel. Please do not relent to offer same to my brother, the Governor of Nasarawa State His Excellency Governor Abdullahi Sule who by the way is another “Jos boy” on loan to Nasarawa”.

Governor Abdullahi Sule congratulated the new Bishop and aasured him of the support and collaboration of the Government and people of Plateau State whom he said are looking forward to a wonderful experience during his tenure.

Sule said the State will benefit from his experience and knowledge, having left a good legacy in Plateau State where he held several positions in the Church including Chaplain, Government House Chapel Jos before his appointment as Bishop.

He also called on religious leaders to pray for the nation and give good counsel to help those in position of leadership to serve the country dispassionately.

Papal Nuncio, Most Revd. Antonio Fillipazzi performed the ordination in line with the tradition and protocols of the Catholic Church.

Arch Bishop of Jos, Mathew Ishaya Audu who is the immediate past Bishop of Lafia addressed the congregation for the last time and appreciated them for their support and players during his term as Bishop. He asked them to extend same to the new Bishop.

Dr. Makut Simon Macham
Director of Press & Public Affairs to the Governor, Plateau State
24th June 2021

KANKE LOCAL GOVERNMENT:MAY BE PILOTED BY A MEDICAL DOCTOR

The contest in Kanke is gradually being driven by the health sector specialists. Kanke Cottage Hospital is almost completed hence the commencement of operations at this health facility which was initiated by the Dariye Administration during the time that Dr Danlami Lenkop was the Executive Chairman of Kanke LGC, is becoming a key determinant of the 2021 race for the exalted position. PDP has blazed the trail with the emergence of Dr Raymond Juryit a world renowned Epidemiologist as it’s candidate. The APC is going to its primaries tomorrow morning, with it’s postponement resulting from a late commencement of this critical task today. Reports reaching us reveals that the front runners are Dr Koptong Bangs a healthcare practitioner specialising as a General Practitioner who is practicing at Plateau Specialist Hospital Jos who is slugging it out with John Goldana a bursar at College of Health Technology Pankshin. Pundits hold that if Dr Bangs emerges then in Kanke it will be a straight fight between two medical experts and this gives an excellent opportunity for high quality medical services when the new hospital is completed. Our investigations reveals that the Lalong Administration is committed to the commissioning of the hospital before 2021 runs out. For Kanke the contest for Chairmanship may yield a double dividend. Professional medical services as well as high quality leadership since the medical experts have held management positions in Plateau State. We await the verdict from Kanke!